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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 25, 1926
Page
2
A readable fragment describes a con involving a card wager and a telephone swindle. It explains how two men are fleeced by a sharpshooter using a prearranged deck notations and confederates. The piece warns readers that affable strangers prey on greed and urges caution with such tricks.
The Elphinstone district collapses into a description of intense cultural output with 487 tons produced. Exported to overseas markets are 15 000 cases of apples and 500 cases of pears, 1 800 sent to Melbourne and Harcourt coal stores, and 1 000 to Melbourne and interstate markets. Eight hundred cases of mixed core and stone fruit go to metropolitan markets. Railways collect 228 pounds. Over 200 scree under fruit remain, acreage in fell bearing slightly more than half. Profit stands at 6835 pounds at 7 shillings per case. A few years ago sheep farming on two acres yielded about 50 pounds per sheep at 10 shillings. The advantages of intense culture benefit growers and the Railway department alike.
A local shop highlights a broad selection of coats, frocks, costumes, and related ensembles for all occasions. The display includes winter coats, dresses, evening wear, wraps, furs, and accessories with prices spanning affordable to mid ranges.
A catalog-like listing showcases Connors Felt Hats and a wide range of fashions for ladies and gentlemen. It highlights felt hats in multiple shades and styles, velvet fabrics, geometric patterns, and various trims, with prices and seasonal shades.
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